In 2010’s General Election UKIP came fifth out of seven in Oxford East with 2.3 per cent of votes, fourth out of six in Oxford West and Abingdon with 2.7 per cent of votes, fifth out of 10 in Witney with 3.5 per cent of votes and fourth out of six in Banbury with five per cent of votes.

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John Batey
4:32pm Tue 15 Jan 13

Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism.
I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy.

John C Batey.

Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism.
I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy.
John C Batey.John Batey

Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism.
I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy.

John C Batey.

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Grunden Skip
4:58pm Tue 15 Jan 13

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.Grunden Skip

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.

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Grunden Skip
5:04pm Tue 15 Jan 13

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.Grunden Skip

And why John, when they have very relevant policies regarding the standing of the UK in Europe, amongst many, does the story start off about Gay Marriage? Is somebody (or party) running scared, and the slur campaigns starting early.

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King Joke
8:33am Wed 16 Jan 13

John Batey wrote…

Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism. I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy. John C Batey.

It was an issue one of the students challenged him about, and it's been much discussed in the press recently. If it's a story about a debate with electors, then it's relevant to cover the issues those electors raise in the debate.

[quote][p][bold]John Batey[/bold] wrote:
Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism. I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy. John C Batey.[/p][/quote]It was an issue one of the students challenged him about, and it's been much discussed in the press recently. If it's a story about a debate with electors, then it's relevant to cover the issues those electors raise in the debate.King Joke

John Batey wrote…

Why is the past election record of relevance in this piece? Farage is a leader of a political party and he was (presumably) asked to speak to students in that role. Even if he were a communist or redneck conservative that would not matter and implying (as the last paragraph appears to do) that he was somehow irrelevant because of this is bad journalism. I am not a UKIP supporter but I like democracy. John C Batey.

It was an issue one of the students challenged him about, and it's been much discussed in the press recently. If it's a story about a debate with electors, then it's relevant to cover the issues those electors raise in the debate.

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Milkbutnosugarplease
9:11am Wed 16 Jan 13

It's not where you come from, it's where you're going. Does anyone doubt that UKIP will get more votes in future elections? And David Cameron's sudden interest in a referendum on Europe - is he afraid of being outflanked by Mr Farage? I will vote for UKIP because the main three parties have failed. Can he do worse?

It's not where you come from, it's where you're going. Does anyone doubt that UKIP will get more votes in future elections? And David Cameron's sudden interest in a referendum on Europe - is he afraid of being outflanked by Mr Farage? I will vote for UKIP because the main three parties have failed. Can he do worse?Milkbutnosugarplease

It's not where you come from, it's where you're going. Does anyone doubt that UKIP will get more votes in future elections? And David Cameron's sudden interest in a referendum on Europe - is he afraid of being outflanked by Mr Farage? I will vote for UKIP because the main three parties have failed. Can he do worse?

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